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| Item | # 0003916642 | | Family | Volutidae | | Name | Amoria praetexta - BIG; PATTERN; THE BEST , Reeve, L.A., 1849 |
| Size | 48.2 mm |
| Locality | Australia |
| Note | An EXCEPTIONAL large specimen, exhibiting atypically rich colour, and a spectacular pattern of the highest aesthetic merit, formed with rare regularity and clarity. Triangular markings of pale caramel, with axial accents of burgundy – a rare colour for the species. Becoming difficult to obtain now, especially at this size, and level of quality and beauty, coming almost exclusively from old collections. A ‘BEST of the best’ specimen for the connoisseur. Data: North-West of Broome, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, Australia; upon sand substrate, at low tide; 1986. Size: 48.2 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1366) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 31,00 € - offered by gfrog - Auction closed -
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| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 29-10-2025 > 21:00:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 02-11-2025 > 03:24:35 | | Time left | ... | |
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